A Pressing Engagement

Revisiting Power Rangers is a project which compares the video of the original airings of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with that of the reversioned ones which aired on ABC Kids in 2010. For the most part, we leave it to the fan to make their own (educated) decisions on whether the changes are improvements or not.

versus

A long establishment shot of the Youth Center versus the same establishment shot of the Youth Center used after the (original) first commercial break.

No longer interested in accidentally promoting Bollinger weights.

In 1993, fade to black was the best way to go to commercial; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode.

In 1993, fade to black was the best way to go to commercial; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode.

In 1993, fade to black was the best way to go to commercial; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode.

RIIIIIP!

In 1993, Skull laughs at Bulk; in 2010, perhaps Skull has learned.

Bulk’s gonna fall.

In 1993, the teens run off to answer Zordon’s call immediately and Ernie chuckles to himself; in 2010, the teens run to a commercial break first and we recycle that same Youth Center establishment shot (third use this episode).

Lightning bolt.

Now, THAT is the Tyrannosaurus.

Mastodon.

Pterodactyl.

In 1993, Rita’s wand is thrown toward Earth, passing through space, the atmosphere, and hitting the ground; in 2010, Rita’s been throwing her wand for so many years it travels much faster.

In 1993, fade to black was the best way to go to commercial; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode.

In 1993, we establish the outside of Billy’s house; in 2010, the Rangers are all just meeting up in some weird, unintroduced locale.